89 MJ

If that thing is solid, that would be a much better buy than that $3500 truck he posted.

I would take it into a place that sells supplies for body shops. They should have an AuVeCo catalog and will help you match it up to something.

Now that I have the Wrangler, I would be able to do spring of 2027 now. I am liking the idea of spring more and more with fires being a concern in the summer and fall time.

All of that sound deadener is going to make a huge difference with that truck. It will make it a pleasure to drive.

Were both of your XJs 4wd? The best my MJ has done is right around 20 mpg. It has only done that on one tank, every other time has been in the 16-18 range for highway driving, so I think you're right in line with what you should be getting. I think there could be a number of factors for the worse fuel economy. Needing a tune up, like you thought, the lift is a big one, and MJs are naturally a little higher than XJs it seems and probably less aerodynamic too. From my experience, 4.0s actually like some RPM, so the factory 3.07 gears are hurting you some. 3.55s would probably yield better mileage. It is also worth nothing that the cylinder head, intake manifold, and exhaust manifold (possibly the cam too, I don't remember) changed in 1991 when the HO Jeeps came out. All of those let the air flow better, which will help gas mileage.

I agree. Those doors look very nice.

A good body shop should either have the capability to install the glass or will be able to give you the name of a good glass shop. We've always Glass On Wheels in La Crosse, but you should have something closer.

I wonder if it’s leaking more when the engine is up to temp and the cooling system is pressurized.

It looks like Spinnaker Blue Metallic to me. I think it’s ridiculous that they failed you for that.

If I were doing this and it’s only half a tank, I think I would pull the fuel pump and siphon it that way.

Those intakes are exactly what this hobby is about—making do with what you have. It’s easy to go out and buy parts, but it’s expensive and isn’t always realistic.

Here's something I learned fairly recently about Ardun heads for flathead Fords. Ardun is shortened from Arkus-Duntov and the heads were designed by Yura and Zora Arkus-Duntov, that latter of which became a large part of the reason that the Corvette is around. That museum looks like a must see, I am adding it to my list! I love the Jeep side of the car hobby, but deep down, I think hot rods are my favorite and this place looks to have no shortage of those.

1987 K30 for towing Suburban for road trips K5 Blazer for adventures Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe with T-tops as the daily driver Buick Regal Grand National GNX as the performance car

A little rougher than I figured it would be, but I think making small patches makes more sense than doing the whole lower skin at this point.

Looks like a great time! Cute that the CJs match too

Glad to hear you still have the truck! I agree with fiatslug, I think I’d hang onto it and let the children use it occasionally someday. That will always be your Dad’s truck regardless of the owner though!

Must just be a celebration for 50 years of Jeep. I've never seen that though.

I would think that you could pull the seat through the passenger door. It would be hard to get to the rear bolts, but doable. That would give a lot more access to the door panel.

If I had the time, I'd be all over getting this project going. Does anyone else on here work with or for any companies that make calendars?

Makes sense to me. An XJ D44 is what I wanted for my car too. I ended up with an 8.25 for the same reason.

Is the D35 going to live behind that stroker? I like the steering wheel in there.

No sir, bummer

Did another off road adventure, this time to Benson, AZ on dirt. We had some rain yesterday, so there was some water and washouts, but everything was fine. The Jeep did get a little muddy though.

When the trail was made, it seemed to go through the only spot in the entire desert where there were two trees closer together than the Jeep is wide

Now that would be very neat! You could get brushed aluminum tape for the dash.